CONF 370: Internship Field Experience

CONF 370-K01: Internship Field Experience
(Fall 2023)

9900 Main Street

Section Information for Fall 2023

This course is created for more senior and mature students, on an individual basis, who can strictly follow a semi-independent schedule in consultation with the internship for credit manager (internship site manager) and professor. Internship for credit provides an opportunity for students to gain practical and professional experiences in conjunction with their academic development, and then reflect on those experiences, while applying the trinity of theory, research and practice in a real-world environment. Most of all, it shows your maturity to be a professional ambassador for George Mason University and the Carter School!

During the internship for credit, student(s) will learn about the functions of their assigned work site and programs. Additionally, students will work with a variety of people and successfully take on a variety of responsibilities, which could include working on conflicts or other social issues; conducting research and working on a potential funded projects. To be successful at the internship, student(s) will interact on a regular basis with the project manager. You will also fully document your work, experiences and interactions. You will follow all work-related guidance and perform the other functions as may be assigned. Although some if not all of the internship may be fulfilled remotely/online, there will be meetings throughout the semester.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-9

Internships will provide an opportunity for students to gain practical experience, reflect on those experiences, and apply academic theories outside of the normal classroom environment. Students will apply academic theories learned in the classroom to situations that arise in the work environment. Students must obtain approval and complete an internship proposal application in order to be registered for the course. Notes: Course does not have a regular meeting time; students submit work via blog and e-mail; some meetings with instructor. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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